A Connecticut native with an interest in birding shares his outdoor adventures

Monday, December 21, 2015

Every Bird Counts On A Christmas Count!

It's that time of the year when the Christmas Bird Counts are in full swing. What I love about these counts is that many birds that we might take for granted like the boisterous Black-capped Chickadee become an important part of our Christmas count lists. American Goldfinches may not be as brightly colored in the winter but I still like seeing them picking seeds from the weeds.Hooded Mergansers are a fairly common sight during the winter months in Connecticut but they are awesome! Christmas bird counts are a great tradition. If you've never participated in one and would like to give it a try then give your local Audubon chapter a call. They are often looking for birders to help cover their territory and it's a fun way to spend a Saturday or Sunday.